UPDATE 11:59 a.m.: Jordan man arrested

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Mason Michael Seay, 25, of Jordan was arrested Monday on charges of residential burglary and theft of property after it was reported to Baxter County Sheriff's Office that he had been discovered Sunday inside a private residence on AR Highway 177 South, according to Sheriff John Montgomery.

The homeowners told BCSO investigators that theyreturned home at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday, and when they entered their home, they heard someone run down the stairs. Montgomery said the homeowner gave chase and caught Seay as he ran ou of the house. The homeowners knew Seay and gave an excuse as to why he was in their home. They also permitted him to leave the residence and did not immediately contact law enforcement.

After Seay left, the homeowners discovered 16 $1 coins missing, as well as a diamond ring valued at $2,000, Montgomery said Seay contact the homeowners on Monday afternoon and told them he had the stolen property and would return it. The homeowners then contacted BCSO, so officers could be present when he came to their home to return the property.

According to Montgomery, when Seay arrived, he was arrested without incident and taken to Baxter County Detention Center. Seay also was a suspect in a shoplifting incident of a cell phone that had been reported missing by the Dollar General Store in Salesville, Montgomery said. Seay admitted to BCSO investigators his involvement in that incident.

Seay was charged with residential burglary, a felony; two counts of theft of property, both felonies; and theft of property, a misdemeanor. Seay is incarcerated at Baxter County Detention Center with bond set at $25,000, Montgomery said.

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UPDATE 11:59 a.m.: Jordan man arrested

Mason Michael Seay, 25, of Jordan was arrested Monday on charges of residential burglary and theft of property after it was reported to Baxter County Sheriff's Office that he had been discovered